its elements, history, and meaning Roth, Leland M. creator Clark, Amanda C. R. 1977- author. text bibliography cou 2014 Third edition. monographic eng

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xxxvii, 745 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 26 cm "This bestselling, illustrated survey of Western architecture is now fully revised throughout, explaining the structure, function, history, and meaning of architecture in a way that is both accessible and engaging. The long-awaited third edition includes increased global coverage with new mini chapters on Africa, Japan, China, India, and Islamic Architecture; a new chapter covering the future of architecture in the twenty-first century; updated coverage of sustainability and green architecture and its impact on design; an update to the historical survey; and over fifty images in full color. Understanding Architecture continues to be the only text in the field to examine architecture as a cultural phenomenon as well as an artistic and technological achievement with its straightforward, two-part structure: (1) The Elements of Architecture and (2) The History and Meaning of Architecture. Comprehensive and clearly written, Understanding Architecture is a classic survey of Western architecture. "-- The Elements of Architecture -- The History and Meaning of Architecture. Leland M. Roth and Amanda C. Roth Clark. Includes bibliographical references (pages 669-683) and index. Architecture Architecture History ARCHITECTURE / General ARCHITECTURE / History / General ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / General ARCHITECTURE / Criticism NA2500 .R68 2014 720.9 9780813349039 (pbk.) 2013028188 DLC 130715 20220404165031.0 eng